After World War II, the USSR extended its sphere of influence into Yugoslavia and Albania by

After World War II, communist-led governments took power in Yugoslavia under Josip Broz Tito and in Albania under Enver Hoxha. The USSR extended its influence by supporting these governments, rather than appointing their leaders or keeping Soviet troops stationed there for many years. The correct choice is “supporting the governments already in place.”

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